We are pleased to announce the completion of a total renovation of our Vermont lake house. It took longer than expected, but the home now features new siding and roofing, a rearranged floor plan with all new cabinets and center island as well as a breakfast bar in the relocated kitchen. We’ve removed walls between kitchen, dining room and living room which really opened up the first floor. There are also all new appliances, a farmhouse sink and quartz countertops. A small separate coffee bar finishes the kitchen. This is a 5 Bedroom 3 bath Home Located on Chipman Lake (AKA Tinmouth Pond) in Tinmouth Vermont. The home features spectacular lake front and mountain views from almost every room, on every floor, and even has a 4th floor tower room for a bird's eye view of the lake. In addition, this is one of the only waterfront rentals in the area that meets all of the new Vermont Short Term Rental fire safety, life safety, and health standards enacted for 2019. The home has a master suite and sleeps an additional 8 guests in the remaining four bedrooms. Guests can enjoy the well manicured landscape down to the lake, a rustic outdoor fireplace, a new 32 foot dock (summer), and a finished game room in the walkout basement, also with lake views.
Property manager
Scott and Sam Lepley
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Wallingford
Located in Wallingford, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Mountain National Forest and Big Branch Wilderness, while Community Historical Museum of Mount Holly and Dorset Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Vermont Summer Festival, or check out an event or a game at Spartan Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
Tinmouth, VT
What's nearby
Emerald Lake State Park - 26 min drive - 17.8 km
Okemo Mountain Resort - 46 min drive - 42.5 km
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort - 47 min drive - 41.7 km
Lake Saint Catherine - 50 min drive - 31.6 km
Killington Resort - 69 min drive - 56.3 km
Getting around
Rutland Station - 27 min drive
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Doreens Drive In - 14 min drive
Sal's South - 13 min drive
Victorian Inn At Wallingford - 16 min drive
The Main Street Cafe - 16 min drive
Mom's Country Kitchen - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Vermont Lakefront Paradise pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Vermont Lakefront Paradise?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Vermont Lakefront Paradise?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Vermont Lakefront Paradise located?
This family-friendly Wallingford holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Green Mountain National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tinmouth Town Hall and Tinmouth Library. Elfin Lake and Big Branch Wilderness are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My family had a wonderful stay at Scott and Sam's place. The house and lake were everything we had expected from the listing. The house was well equipped. There were enough kayaks for all who wanted to venture out on the lake. We enjoyed the loon and a bald eagle, as well as bats flying at night.
The house accommodated the group wonderfully… the size, the amenities, the view. The property location was great. A little far from the ski resorts but we knew that prior.
The house was excellent in every way imaginable and tucked away on a beautiful lake exactly as advertised. The owners were responsive and attentive to all our needs.
Beautiful home on a lovely lake, ideal for large groups.
We were a large and active group that like to bike, hike, swim, and kayak and this place had something for everyone. The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals for nine people. The rooms were comfortable, the outdoor space was beautiful.
Our group very much enjoyed our stay in Tinmouth. A beautiful, peaceful view, and the house was spacious, clean, and well-appointed. We very much appreciated the central air, too! The owner was responsive and helpful.
This is an amazing property and quiet location. The lake is beautiful and views are in all directions. Very clean home with plenty of room and lots of things to do. The fishing is great for young and old. I brought my own kayak and gear but there are older kayaks and a row boat that was in rough shape.
We are definitely going to look into renting this property next year for a full week.
We spent a long weekend celebrating an early Christmas with our family and everything was great. The kitchen is well stocked and the overall decor is fantastic. Being able to look out at the lake from most all the rooms was an added bonus. Too bad it was too cold for us to venture out on the lake.
An absolutely beautiful home with every amenity needed for a relaxing, enjoyable vacation. Owner was very responsive during the entire process. Cannot wait to return.
This is our second year renting Scott's place and, as always, an excellent experience. Hitting Peak Leaves was the absolute highlight of the trip. House has everything you need and the outside fireplace a great gathering area for making many memories.
We rented this place out to have a weekend together with friends. It was so perfect. This property is absolutely beautiful. We had a great time swimming and boating in the lake. The huge back porch overlooking the gorgeous view of the lake was a fantastic hangout spot. Definitely a place we would love to come back to time and time again.
The home listed is amazing. We had plenty of cookware for all of our needs. The bedrooms were comfy. The porch / view was amazing and to top it all off the outdoor fireplace was just perfect for s’more making. We had an amazing time and Scott was such an amazing host!
Shannon M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
cheryl b.
19 June 2017
Great house
We had a great time. The house was perfect. It was big, had a game room and was right on the lake. The weather wasn't great so we couldn't enjoy the lake but loved the fire pit and just hanging out playing games and relaxing
Honestly, the house is well designed and renovated. Pretty spacious and great views in the backyard. the rooms are clean and living room and the kitchen is a great place to hang out. Plenty of firewood to use for the fireplace. a good place for skiing and "plugging off" technologies.
This is a lovely home - modern, clean, and well furnished. The living area is comfortable and decorated nicely. The kitchen is beautiful and all the appliances, pots/pans, etc, seem new. It's a large home and fit our group of 9 adults perfectly.
The owners were very responsive to any questions.
We would definitely stay there again!
Our trip right from the booking process thru our stay in Vermont was a pleasure. Our VRBO home was located on a beautiful Vermont lake with fall foliage colors on full display. The house was clean, well maintained with all the amenities we needed for a pleasant stay. I like to thank the owners for relaxing stay in their beautiful home. Sincerely, Rudy L.
Perfect house dor a large group. We really enjoyed the deck, the quiet lake, biking, and having several areas to relax. It even the kids thought of putting in the tv. House extremely well equipped- nothing lacking.
We had a great time at the Lepley house on vacation in Vermont. The house is beautiful and was very clean. The weather was rainy, but we really enjoyed the pool table in the basement on the days we couldn’t be outside. We walked the foot trail many times and also took the kayaks out on the lake. All very enjoyable. Thank you Scott and Sam!
The house is lovely & spacious, a 5+. We are a family of 9 adults & appreciated the roominess & quality. Especially enjoyed morning coffee on the deck overlooking the pond. Setting was unexpectably quite private. Pond is shallow & warm & water shoes are recommend. Kayaked around the pond several times in the cooler mornings. We had really hot & humid weather & the central air was a wonderful relief. We all thought it was a great camp road. Highly recommend.
We had fantastic stay and will probably rent again. Owners were wonderful to work with, property is great. Skiers went to Okemo and Bromley and thought drive was easy. Non skiers had lunch at Roots in Rutland. Fantastic food. Also make sure to go to Crowley cheese shop. Amazing cheeses and other VT finds. The outdoor fireplace, and lake views from the back deck really made our visit special. A memorable trip for sure.
Stayed for Memorial Day weekend. The write up and pictures dont do this paradise justice!
If you're looking to get away from it all and relax, this is the place!
Plenty of room, so bright, clean, and the view is spectacular.
Our family has vacationed in a different vacation home every yr, for 30 years...this is the first one we will absolutely return to!
Thankyou again, Scott!
Our group enjoyed our time at the house spacious enough for everyone not to be on top of each other. There was something for everyone...relaxing in front of the outdoor fireplace, playing billards in the house, fishing off the dock or all of us in the kitchen preparing food, washing dishes or hanging out. Thanks to the Lepleys for allowing us to create beautiful memories.
Sheriza G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Scott and Sam Lepley
We live on the NJ coast, but have vacationed in Vermont for 30 years. As an architect, Scott designed (and then redesigned) this home to meet the needs of our varied family, although 2 sons now have their own homes nearby. Scott & Sam are both qualified ski instructors for disabled skiers, but prefer this community year round environment to living at a ski area that's deserted 7 months out of each year and packed with people the other five. We built this vacation home and relocated from Stratton in 2001. Interior design and furnishing was done by Sam using a mixture of antique and new items to make the home comfortable and relaxing. Much of the furniture was replaced as part of the 2020 renovation.
Why they chose this property
We tore down the old 1953 camp after purchasing this site, but left the rustic stone fireplace that was once the center of the camp as an outdoor fireplace. Some of the components of the old camp, such as hand-hewn beams and the slate roof were re-used in the new home. The 2 story great room is supported by a timber truss and features a native stone wood burning fireplace, look for the stone shaped like a map of Vermont! There's a whole-house standby automatic generator for Vermont's frequent outages as well as full appliances and laundry. Careful siting of the home on the property allows midday and afternoon sun across the back yard and decks. There's usually a breeze here on the windward side of the lake, helping to moderate higher summer temperatures. You can spend a week here and never leave the property or just as easily travel to many local activities from museums to recreational areas to shopping at Manchester's outlets. Scott has been asleep in the Jeep in some of the finest parking lots in Manchester while Sam drives the local economy to new heights.
What makes this property unique
A bedroom on the first floor make this home easily accessible, and the finished walk-out recreation room and an additional bedroom at lake level also helps access. We have added a few stone steps from the backyard down to the water so grandchildren (and Scott) can easily get into the lake. There's also a small pond on the property and an outdoor shower to wash those kids off once they're done playing. Two wonderful waterfront porches plus expansive decks allow you to enjoy the view and breezes during the summer months. We’ve also just added a small sloped ramp to enable easier kayak launching. All decking and new hogwire railings were replaced as part of the renovation. We plan to screen one of the back porches eventually, and just added a second set of exterior stairs from rear deck to the back yard.
Languages:
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